{"id":6161,"date":"2025-03-07T11:12:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T11:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=6161"},"modified":"2025-03-07T11:14:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T11:14:44","slug":"nscdc-boss-charges-commandants-on-protection-of-national-assets-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=6161","title":{"rendered":"NSCDC boss charges commandants on protection of national assets, infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has affirmed the commitment of the agency to its statutory core mandate of protecting critical national assets and infrastructure across the federation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CSC Afolabi Babawale, National Public Relations Officer NSCDC National Headquarters, Abuja, in a statement said the CG stated this in an address during the<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/popup.taboola.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">assembly of Principal Management Staff Officers, State Commandants, Provost of Colleges and Heads of Tactical Forces in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Audi emphasized that the relevance of the Corps is hinged on unwavering commitment to ensuring the prosecution of its mandate and protection of the civil populace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said there is need to re-strategize by evaluating and appraising the performances of field operations officers and their heads, noting that the Corps has benefitted from the Federal Government and the only way to reciprocate the gesture is adherence to the mandate and its effective fulfilment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt this first quarterly meeting we need to evaluate and appraise our performances to know where we need to implement new strategies for an improved results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI urge you to intensify efforts and be focused in the discharge of our statutory roles and responsibility as the Federal Government has dedicated resources to ensuring our optimal performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/popup.taboola.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cApparently, we have been receiving various support from the government therefore it is expected that we reciprocate by putting in active and results oriented efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe continuous and relentless pursuit of the Core mandates of the NSCDC must be our priority; we must commit ourselves wholly to securing the critical national infrastructure and ensuring the safety of Nigerians,\u201d Audi said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CG further 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